Roden Rust

At Da Silva’s Slipway

Story and photos by Shabna Rahman

In the otherwise quiet village of Roden Rust, East Bank Essequibo, residents would like to see one thing changed: that is the removal of a sawmill that is causing dust pollution. They would like the peace which is being disturbed by the loud noise from the equipment to be restored.

There are a few other businesses in the village, including a slipway/shipyard, wash bay, jewellers and trucking operation,